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Substance Identification

Restrictions

Warning Label

Notes

Name

EC Number

CAS

Product type, body parts

Function(s)

Maximum Threshold

Minimum Threshold

Restriction(s)

Qualifier(s)

Expressed As

252

2-Amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol

228-762-1

6358-09-4

Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

2 %

After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 %

To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ''Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ''black henna'' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ''black henna'' tattoo in the past.''

''Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ''black henna'' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ''black henna'' tattoo in the past.''